Mars Express Radio Science Occultation Data from Extended Mission 2021-2022

Mars Express Radio Science data collected during the extended mission phase from 2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31. The dataset is an occultation measurement covering a specific observation period from 2021-04-02T09:32:19.200 to 2021-04-02T10:01:16.649. The data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and was last updated in the catalog on 2026-03-13.

Use Cases

• Analyzing Martian atmospheric profiles based on radio occultation measurements.
• Studying signal propagation and refraction through the Martian atmosphere.
• Validating atmospheric models for Mars using time-series radio science data.
• Investigating temporal changes in the Martian ionosphere or neutral atmosphere.

Strengths

• Data originates from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
• Covers a defined two-year extended mission period from 2021 to 2022.
• Provides a precise timestamp for a specific occultation event.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.

Provenance

Source

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Collection Method

Radio Science occultation measurement from the Mars Express spacecraft.

Time Range

Extended mission phase 2021-01-01 to 2022-12-31, with a specific measurement from 2021-04-02T09:32:19.200 to 2021-04-02T10:01:16.649.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 19:08:48.191547; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Mars